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Policy & Procedure

MEMBERSHIP
Only current Fernie Trails & Ski Touring Club members can book a cabin or see the available inventory. Memberships are available here.

DAY USE
The Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club is committed to providing public day use access to our cabins. Read about day use policy here.

WAIVERS & GUEST INFO
All guests must sign the online waiver and the member booker is responsible for their guests submissions. The waiver information is mandatory for the Clubs insurance liability, and emergency and contact information for Fernie SAR and Island Lake Lodge avalanche control.

RESELLING BOOKINGS NOT PERMITTED
The Club requires contact and emergency information for all guests and to achieve this the Club must resell your booking online. Reselling privately is not permitted. The information is mandatory for liability, search and rescue, and heli bombing advisories.

CANCELLATIONS
There are no cancellations or transfers however the Club will attempt to resell your booking if you will not be using it. If the Club resells your booking you will be refunded the booking cost minus the $10 admin fee. Email admin@fernietrails.com to advise of a cancellation.

BOOKING DATES
Thunder Meadows cabin is available for booking from December 1st to April 30th and July 1st to October 31st. The area is closed for goat lambing in the spring.

ACCESS
Motorized access to Thunder Meadows is not permitted.

PRICING
Cabin Fees are $110 per night for entire hut (maximum 8 people at Thunder Meadows).
There also is a $10 booking fee to cover administration, payment processing and taxes.

SUPPLIED
Our huts are equipped with the following:
– Beds and foamies.
– Wood furnace with firewood.
– Solar powered lights.
– Propane camp stove with propane.
– Meltwater pot and grey-water pot.
– Dish soap and bleach.
– Cooking pots, plates, cups, cutlers and coffee maker. Bring dish cloth and tea towel.
– Outdoor toilet located beside the hut. Bring toilet paper.
– Shovel and fire extinguisher.

CABIN POLICY
We have a few items to help you and others enjoy the cabin, please read and respect:

1. The firewood and propane is flown in by helicopter each autumn at great expense, please conserve and minimize your footprint. Operate the stove efficiently by using the damper and keep the door closed at all times. Please melt snow in the provided melt pots on the wood stove rather than using the propane.

2. Please use the outhouse (located beside the cabin) for everything, including urinating. Bacteria from urine works it way up through the snow-pack towards light creating a health hazard. You know where you urinate however the next group does not and could become ill from your bacteria. This is the reason why dogs are not allowed.

3. Our solar panel system can be compromised with prolonged snow cycles, please conserve. Please power the lights off when touring and on your departure.

4. Please ensure the propane is turned off when touring and on departure.

5. Please pack out everything that you bring including all tin, glass and food.

6. Ensure that the door and windows are closed and latched when leaving.

7. Properly clean the cabin for the next guests as we have no custodian to clean after you.

8. Dogs are NOT permitted in the winter at as they put guests in danger due to contaminated snow which is used for water consumption.

9. Please report any damage or resource shortages such as wood or propane to directors@fernietrails.com.

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